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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 628.50 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 628.50 and 258.93 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 628.50 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/628.50 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 628.50 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 162,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,737.51/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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