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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 628.41 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 628.41 and 258.88 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 628.41 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/628.41 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 628.41 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 162,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,682.78/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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