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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.62, 632.90 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.62, 632.90 and 251.62 is: 347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.62 : 632.90 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.62/632.90 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.62x = 632.90 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.62x = 159,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,250.30/458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.24

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