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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 632.75 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 632.75 and 248.69 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 632.75 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/632.75 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 632.75 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 157,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,357.66/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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