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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 627.60 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 627.60 and 258.32 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 627.60 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/627.60 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 627.60 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 162,121.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121.63/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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