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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 632.95 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 632.95 and 248.84 is: 343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 632.95 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/632.95 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 632.95 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 157,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,505.17/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.40

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