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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 628.84 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 628.84 and 259.19 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 628.84 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/628.84 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 628.84 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 162,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,989.04/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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