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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 627.86 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 627.86 and 258.54 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 627.86 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/627.86 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 627.86 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 162,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,325.63/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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