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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 628.12 and 258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 628.12 and 258.71 is: 357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 628.12 = 258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/628.12 = 258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 628.12 × 258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 162,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,500.93/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.00

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