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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 627.41 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 627.41 and 258.20 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 627.41 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/627.41 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 627.41 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 161,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,997.12/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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