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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 627.84 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 627.84 and 258.49 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 627.84 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/627.84 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 627.84 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 162,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,289.07/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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