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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 628.63 and 259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 628.63 and 259.03 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 628.63 = 259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/628.63 = 259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 628.63 × 259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 162,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,834.03/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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