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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.02, 629.37 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.02, 629.37 and 259.52 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.02 : 629.37 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.02/629.37 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.02x = 629.37 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.02x = 163,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,330.96/456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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