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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 627.60 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 627.60 and 258.28 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 627.60 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/627.60 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 627.60 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 162,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,096.53/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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