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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.74, 633.04 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.74, 633.04 and 259.58 is: 358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.74 : 633.04 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.74/633.04 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.74x = 633.04 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.74x = 164,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,324.52/458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.21

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