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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 632.40 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 632.40 and 251.26 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 632.40 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/632.40 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 632.40 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 158,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,896.82/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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