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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 632.72 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 632.72 and 259.32 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 632.72 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/632.72 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 632.72 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 164,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,076.95/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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