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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 629.49 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 629.49 and 259.65 is: 358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 629.49 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/629.49 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 629.49 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 163,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,447.08/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.30

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