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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 627.34 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 627.34 and 258.20 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 627.34 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/627.34 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 627.34 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 161,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,979.19/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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