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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 633.12 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 633.12 and 251.80 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 633.12 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/633.12 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 633.12 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 159,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,419.62/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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