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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 628.64 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 628.64 and 259.05 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 628.64 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/628.64 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 628.64 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 162,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,849.19/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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