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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 628.85 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 628.85 and 259.26 is: 357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 628.85 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/628.85 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 628.85 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 163,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,034.35/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.73

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