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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.57, 627.31 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.57, 627.31 and 258.09 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.57 : 627.31 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.57/627.31 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.57x = 627.31 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.57x = 161,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,900.41/454.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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