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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 633.24 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 633.24 and 259.71 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 633.24 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/633.24 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 633.24 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 164,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,458.76/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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