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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 675.54 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 675.54 and 258 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 675.54 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/675.54 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 675.54 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 174,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,289.32/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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