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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 627.85 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 627.85 and 258.51 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 627.85 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/627.85 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 627.85 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 162,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,305.50/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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