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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 629.29 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 629.29 and 259.58 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 629.29 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/629.29 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 629.29 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 163,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,352.02/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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