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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 629 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 629 and 259.42 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 629 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/629 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 629 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 163,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,175.18/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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