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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 628.23 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 628.23 and 258.76 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 628.23 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/628.23 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 628.23 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 162,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,560.79/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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