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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 632.81 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 632.81 and 248.74 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 632.81 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/632.81 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 632.81 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 157,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,404.33/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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