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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 632.97 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 632.97 and 248.85 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 632.97 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/632.97 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 632.97 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 157,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,510.18/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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