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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 628.96 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 628.96 and 259.32 is: 357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 628.96 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/628.96 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 628.96 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 163,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,101.91/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.81

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