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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.07, 629.38 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.07, 629.38 and 249.07 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.07 : 629.38 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.07/629.38 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.07x = 629.38 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.07x = 156,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,756.53/456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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