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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 627.80 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 627.80 and 258.40 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 627.80 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/627.80 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 627.80 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 162,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,222.70/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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