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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 632.23 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 632.23 and 258.98 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 632.23 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/632.23 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 632.23 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 163,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,734.93/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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