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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 627.48 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 627.48 and 258.21 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 627.48 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/627.48 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 627.48 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 162,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,021.61/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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