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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 629.55 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 629.55 and 259.76 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 629.55 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/629.55 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 629.55 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 163,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,528.76/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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