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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 629.34 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 629.34 and 259.54 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 629.34 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/629.34 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 629.34 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 163,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,338.90/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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