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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 629.42 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 629.42 and 259.70 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 629.42 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/629.42 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 629.42 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 163,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,457.88/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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