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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.19, 629.54 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.19, 629.54 and 249.19 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.19 : 629.54 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.19/629.54 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.19x = 629.54 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.19x = 156,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,873.19/456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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