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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 629.42 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 629.42 and 259.62 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 629.42 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/629.42 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 629.42 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 163,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,410.02/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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