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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 627.99 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 627.99 and 258.62 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 627.99 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/627.99 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 627.99 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 162,410.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,410.77/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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