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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 627.58 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 627.58 and 258.30 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 627.58 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/627.58 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 627.58 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 162,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,104.84/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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