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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.20, 629.51 and 257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.20, 629.51 and 257.03 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.20 : 629.51 = 257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.20/629.51 = 257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.20x = 629.51 × 257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.20x = 161,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,798.52/456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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