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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 632.58 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 632.58 and 259.26 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 632.58 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/632.58 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 632.58 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 164,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,002.69/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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