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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.61, 628.71 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.61, 628.71 and 259.11 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.61 : 628.71 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.61/628.71 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.61x = 628.71 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.61x = 162,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,905.05/455.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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