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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 627.42 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 627.42 and 258.12 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 627.42 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/627.42 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 627.42 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 161,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,949.65/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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