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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 632.20 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 632.20 and 258.96 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 632.20 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/632.20 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 632.20 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 163,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,714.51/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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