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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 627.34 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 627.34 and 258.11 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 627.34 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/627.34 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 627.34 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 161,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,922.73/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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