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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 629.36 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 629.36 and 256.97 is: 354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 629.36 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/629.36 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 629.36 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 161,722.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,722.21/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.53

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