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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 627.60 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 627.60 and 258.36 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 627.60 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/627.60 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 627.60 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 162,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,146.74/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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