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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 629.18 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 629.18 and 259.49 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 629.18 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/629.18 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 629.18 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 163,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,261.47/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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