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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 628.76 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 628.76 and 259.14 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 628.76 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/628.76 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 628.76 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 162,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,935.45/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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