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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 627.79 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 627.79 and 258.50 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 627.79 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/627.79 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 627.79 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 162,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,279.93/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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