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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.15, 628.12 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.15, 628.12 and 258.66 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.15 : 628.12 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.15/628.12 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.15x = 628.12 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.15x = 162,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,470.08/455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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