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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 627.87 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 627.87 and 258.49 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 627.87 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/627.87 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 627.87 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 162,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,298.12/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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