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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 628.05 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 628.05 and 258.68 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 628.05 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/628.05 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 628.05 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 162,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,465.54/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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