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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 628.34 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 628.34 and 258.80 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 628.34 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/628.34 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 628.34 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 162,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,609.96/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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