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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 629.70 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 629.70 and 259.85 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 629.70 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/629.70 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 629.70 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 163,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,627.55/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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