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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 627.94 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 627.94 and 258.54 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 627.94 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/627.94 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 627.94 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 162,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,346.96/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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