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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 628.31 and 258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 628.31 and 258.83 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 628.31 = 258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/628.31 = 258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 628.31 × 258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 162,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,621.04/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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