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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 629.48 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 629.48 and 259.66 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 629.48 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/629.48 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 629.48 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 163,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,450.78/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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