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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.39, 628.52 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.39, 628.52 and 258.87 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.39 : 628.52 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.39/628.52 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.39x = 628.52 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.39x = 162,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,703.68/455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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