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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.69, 627.40 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.69, 627.40 and 258.17 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.69 : 627.40 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.69/627.40 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.69x = 627.40 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.69x = 161,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,974.22/454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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