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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 632.30 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 632.30 and 258.97 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 632.30 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/632.30 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 632.30 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 163,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,746.73/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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