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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 627.26 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 627.26 and 258.05 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 627.26 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/627.26 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 627.26 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 161,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,865.69/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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