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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.33, 628.37 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.33, 628.37 and 258.85 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.33 : 628.37 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.33/628.37 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.33x = 628.37 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.33x = 162,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,653.57/455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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