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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 629.70 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 629.70 and 257.14 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 629.70 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/629.70 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 629.70 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 161,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,921.06/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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