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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.29, 628.32 and 258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.29, 628.32 and 258.81 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.29 : 628.32 = 258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.29/628.32 = 258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.29x = 628.32 × 258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.29x = 162,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,614.21/455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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