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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 628.96 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 628.96 and 259.38 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 628.96 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/628.96 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 628.96 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 163,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,139.64/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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