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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 628.90 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 628.90 and 259.24 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 628.90 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/628.90 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 628.90 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 163,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,036.04/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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