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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 633.05 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 633.05 and 248.90 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 633.05 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/633.05 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 633.05 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 157,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,562.67/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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