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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 456.64 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 456.64 and 258.40 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 456.64 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/456.64 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 456.64 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 117,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,995.78/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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