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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 627.50 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 627.50 and 258.23 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 627.50 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/627.50 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 627.50 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 162,038.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,038.03/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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