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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 627.92 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 627.92 and 258.56 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 627.92 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/627.92 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 627.92 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 162,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,355.00/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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