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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 629.10 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 629.10 and 259.37 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 629.10 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/629.10 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 629.10 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 163,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,169.67/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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