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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 629.34 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 629.34 and 259.58 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 629.34 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/629.34 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 629.34 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 163,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,364.08/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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