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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.85, 633.20 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.85, 633.20 and 251.85 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.85 : 633.20 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.85/633.20 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.85x = 633.20 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.85x = 159,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,471.42/458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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