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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.74, 629 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.74, 629 and 259.24 is: 357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.74 : 629 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.74/629 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.74x = 629 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.74x = 163,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,061.96/455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.80

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