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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.22, 629.58 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.22, 629.58 and 259.73 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.22 : 629.58 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.22/629.58 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.22x = 629.58 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.22x = 163,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,520.81/456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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