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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.21, 628.22 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.21, 628.22 and 258.73 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.21 : 628.22 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.21/628.22 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.21x = 628.22 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.21x = 162,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,539.36/455.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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