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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 632.97 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 632.97 and 259.51 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 632.97 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/632.97 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 632.97 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 164,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,257.58/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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