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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 632.64 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 632.64 and 251.44 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 632.64 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/632.64 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 632.64 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 159,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,070.36/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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