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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 632.77 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 632.77 and 251.54 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 632.77 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/632.77 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 632.77 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 159,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,166.97/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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