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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 628.88 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 628.88 and 259.25 is: 357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 628.88 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/628.88 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 628.88 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 163,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,036.60/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.83

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