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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 628.18 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 628.18 and 258.74 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 628.18 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/628.18 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 628.18 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 162,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,535.29/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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