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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 627.74 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 627.74 and 258.39 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 627.74 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/627.74 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 627.74 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 162,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,201.42/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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