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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 632.49 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 632.49 and 259.17 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 632.49 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/632.49 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 632.49 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 163,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,922.43/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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