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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 629.01 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 629.01 and 259.29 is: 357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 629.01 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/629.01 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 629.01 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 163,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,096.00/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.83

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