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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 627.77 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 627.77 and 258.43 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 627.77 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/627.77 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 627.77 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 162,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,231.46/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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