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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.21, 628.04 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.21, 628.04 and 258.68 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.21 : 628.04 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.21/628.04 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.21x = 628.04 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.21x = 162,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,463.60/455.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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