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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.57, 632.82 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.57, 632.82 and 251.57 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.57 : 632.82 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.57/632.82 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.57x = 632.82 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.57x = 159,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,198.53/458.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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