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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.77, 633.07 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.77, 633.07 and 251.77 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.77 : 633.07 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.77/633.07 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.77x = 633.07 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.77x = 159,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,386.78/458.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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