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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 632.50 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 632.50 and 259.22 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 632.50 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/632.50 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 632.50 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 163,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,955.21/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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