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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.98, 629.27 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.98, 629.27 and 259.53 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.98 : 629.27 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.98/629.27 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.98x = 629.27 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.98x = 163,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,314.44/455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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