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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 629.62 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 629.62 and 249.26 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 629.62 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/629.62 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 629.62 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 156,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939.08/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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