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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.60, 628.73 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.60, 628.73 and 259.12 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.60 : 628.73 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.60/628.73 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.60x = 628.73 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.60x = 162,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,915.59/455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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