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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 627.64 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 627.64 and 258.33 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 627.64 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/627.64 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 627.64 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 162,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,138.24/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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