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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 629.06 and 259.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 629.06 and 259.31 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 629.06 = 259.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/629.06 = 259.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 629.06 × 259.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 163,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,121.82/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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