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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.63, 632.91 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.63, 632.91 and 251.63 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 632.91 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/632.91 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 632.91 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 159,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,255.98/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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