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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 632.72 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 632.72 and 259.34 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 632.72 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/632.72 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 632.72 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 164,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,085.14/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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