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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 628.10 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 628.10 and 258.76 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 628.10 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/628.10 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 628.10 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 162,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,527.16/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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