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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 632.09 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 632.09 and 251.03 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 632.09 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/632.09 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 632.09 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 158,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,673.88/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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