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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 632.70 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 632.70 and 259.32 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 632.70 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/632.70 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 632.70 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 164,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,071.76/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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