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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 628.59 and 259.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 628.59 and 259.00 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 628.59 = 259.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/628.59 = 259.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 628.59 × 259.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 162,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,805.27/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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