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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 629.01 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 629.01 and 259.33 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 629.01 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/629.01 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 629.01 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 163,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,119.87/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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