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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 628.31 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 628.31 and 258.78 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 628.31 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/628.31 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 628.31 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 162,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,594.06/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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