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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 627.93 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 627.93 and 258.72 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 627.93 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/627.93 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 627.93 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 162,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,458.05/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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