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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 628.98 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 628.98 and 259.28 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 628.98 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/628.98 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 628.98 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 163,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,081.93/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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