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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 632.88 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 632.88 and 251.66 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 632.88 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/632.88 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 632.88 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 159,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,266.79/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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