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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 627.59 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 627.59 and 258.38 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 627.59 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/627.59 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 627.59 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 162,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,152.27/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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