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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 629.52 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 629.52 and 259.72 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 629.52 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/629.52 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 629.52 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 163,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,498.93/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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