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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.89, 629.13 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.89, 629.13 and 259.40 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.89 : 629.13 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.89/629.13 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.89x = 629.13 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.89x = 163,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,196.32/455.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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