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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 628.04 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 628.04 and 258.62 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 628.04 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/628.04 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 628.04 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 162,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,423.70/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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