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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 627.51 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 627.51 and 258.25 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 627.51 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/627.51 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 627.51 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 162,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,054.46/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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