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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 629.42 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 629.42 and 259.68 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 629.42 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/629.42 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 629.42 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 163,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,447.79/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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