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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 633.35 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 633.35 and 259.80 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 633.35 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/633.35 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 633.35 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 164,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,544.33/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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