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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 629 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 629 and 259.32 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 629 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/629 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 629 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 163,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,112.28/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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