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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 628.84 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 628.84 and 259.22 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 628.84 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/628.84 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 628.84 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 163,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,007.90/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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