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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 628.43 and 258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 628.43 and 258.91 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 628.43 = 258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/628.43 = 258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 628.43 × 258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 162,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,703.67/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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