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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.05, 628.02 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.05, 628.02 and 258.60 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.05 : 628.02 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.05/628.02 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.05x = 628.02 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.05x = 162,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,405.97/455.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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