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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 627.75 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 627.75 and 258.44 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 627.75 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/627.75 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 627.75 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 162,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,232.57/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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