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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.95, 629.17 and 259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.95, 629.17 and 259.43 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.95 : 629.17 = 259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.95/629.17 = 259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.95x = 629.17 × 259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.95x = 163,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,225.57/455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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