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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 629.07 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 629.07 and 259.38 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 629.07 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/629.07 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 629.07 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 163,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,169.42/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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