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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 633.29 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 633.29 and 249.08 is: 343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 633.29 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/633.29 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 633.29 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 157,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,743.18/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.73

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