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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 628.14 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 628.14 and 258.70 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 628.14 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/628.14 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 628.14 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 162,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,499.82/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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