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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 627.84 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 627.84 and 258.48 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 627.84 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/627.84 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 627.84 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 162,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,284.08/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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