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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.27, 629.64 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.27, 629.64 and 259.80 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.27 : 629.64 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.27/629.64 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.27x = 629.64 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.27x = 163,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,580.47/456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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