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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 629.36 and 259.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 629.36 and 259.57 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 629.36 = 259.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/629.36 = 259.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 629.36 × 259.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 163,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,362.98/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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