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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 633.22 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 633.22 and 259.73 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 633.22 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/633.22 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 633.22 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 164,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,466.23/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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