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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.71, 628.93 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.71, 628.93 and 259.19 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.71 : 628.93 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.71/628.93 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.71x = 628.93 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.71x = 163,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,012.37/455.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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