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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.85, 627.41 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.85, 627.41 and 258.32 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.85 : 627.41 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.85/627.41 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.85x = 627.41 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.85x = 162,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,068.12/454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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