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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 627.43 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 627.43 and 258.17 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 627.43 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/627.43 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 627.43 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 161,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,979.82/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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