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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 627.29 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 627.29 and 258.09 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 627.29 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/627.29 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 627.29 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 161,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,896.05/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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