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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.57, 632.82 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.57, 632.82 and 248.74 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.57 : 632.82 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.57/632.82 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.57x = 632.82 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.57x = 157,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,410.56/458.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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