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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.27, 629.67 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.27, 629.67 and 249.27 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.27 : 629.67 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.27/629.67 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.27x = 629.67 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.27x = 156,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,957.84/456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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