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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.99, 627.91 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.99, 627.91 and 258.52 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.99 : 627.91 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.99/627.91 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.99x = 627.91 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.99x = 162,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,327.43/454.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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