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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 628.88 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 628.88 and 259.22 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 628.88 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/628.88 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 628.88 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 163,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,013.83/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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