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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 627.14 and 258.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 627.14 and 258.00 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 627.14 = 258.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/627.14 = 258.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 627.14 × 258.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 161,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,800.41/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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