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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 627.50 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 627.50 and 258.26 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 627.50 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/627.50 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 627.50 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 162,053.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,053.72/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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