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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.49, 627.20 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.49, 627.20 and 258.04 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.49 : 627.20 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.49/627.20 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.49x = 627.20 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.49x = 161,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,842.69/454.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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