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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 629.50 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 629.50 and 259.66 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 629.50 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/629.50 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 629.50 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 163,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,457.63/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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