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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.65, 683.36 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.65, 683.36 and 258.14 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.65 : 683.36 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.65/683.36 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.65x = 683.36 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.65x = 176,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,400.82/455.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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