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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 629.64 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 629.64 and 259.68 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 629.64 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/629.64 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 629.64 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 163,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,504.92/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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