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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.74, 628.91 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.74, 628.91 and 259.27 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.74 : 628.91 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.74/628.91 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.74x = 628.91 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.74x = 163,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,057.06/455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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