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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 628.17 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 628.17 and 258.62 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 628.17 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/628.17 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 628.17 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 162,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,457.33/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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