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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.98, 629.28 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.98, 629.28 and 259.51 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.98 : 629.28 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.98/629.28 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.98x = 629.28 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.98x = 163,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,304.45/455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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