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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 629.14 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 629.14 and 259.44 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 629.14 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/629.14 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 629.14 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 163,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,221.77/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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