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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 628.23 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 628.23 and 258.73 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 628.23 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/628.23 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 628.23 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 162,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,541.95/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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