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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 633.30 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 633.30 and 249.09 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 633.30 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/633.30 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 633.30 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 157,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,748.70/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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