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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.07, 629.27 and 259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.07, 629.27 and 259.69 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.07 : 629.27 = 259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.07/629.27 = 259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.07x = 629.27 × 259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.07x = 163,413.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,413.83/456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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