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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 632.59 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 632.59 and 259.27 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 632.59 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/632.59 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 632.59 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 164,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,011.61/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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