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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 632.30 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 632.30 and 258.98 is: 357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 632.30 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/632.30 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 632.30 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 163,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,753.61/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.41

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