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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 629.04 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 629.04 and 259.38 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 629.04 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/629.04 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 629.04 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 163,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,160.40/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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