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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 628.27 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 628.27 and 258.80 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 628.27 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/628.27 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 628.27 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 162,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,596.28/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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