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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 627.49 and 258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 627.49 and 258.31 is: 356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 627.49 = 258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/627.49 = 258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 627.49 × 258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 162,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,086.94/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.39

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