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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.61, 628.69 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.61, 628.69 and 259.05 is: 357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.61 : 628.69 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.61/628.69 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.61x = 628.69 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.61x = 162,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,862.14/455.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.46

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