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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 629.59 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 629.59 and 259.74 is: 358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 629.59 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/629.59 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 629.59 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 163,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,529.71/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.45

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