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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 628.49 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 628.49 and 258.94 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 628.49 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/628.49 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 628.49 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 162,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,741.20/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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