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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 629.21 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 629.21 and 259.50 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 629.21 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/629.21 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 629.21 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 163,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,280.64/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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