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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 627.93 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 627.93 and 258.55 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 627.93 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/627.93 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 627.93 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 162,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,349.73/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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