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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 629.62 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 629.62 and 259.76 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 629.62 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/629.62 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 629.62 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 163,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,548.80/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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