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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.57, 628.69 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.57, 628.69 and 259.09 is: 357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.57 : 628.69 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.57/628.69 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.57x = 628.69 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.57x = 162,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,886.37/455.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.54

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