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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 628.16 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 628.16 and 258.76 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 628.16 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/628.16 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 628.16 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 162,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,542.68/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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