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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.57, 627.30 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.57, 627.30 and 258.07 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.57 : 627.30 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.57/627.30 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.57x = 627.30 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.57x = 161,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,887.31/454.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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