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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 628.82 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 628.82 and 259.16 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 628.82 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/628.82 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 628.82 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 162,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,960.55/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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