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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.27, 629.55 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.27, 629.55 and 259.77 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.27 : 629.55 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.27/629.55 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.27x = 629.55 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.27x = 163,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,538.20/456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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