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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 632.53 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 632.53 and 259.19 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 632.53 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/632.53 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 632.53 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 163,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,944.42/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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