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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 629.73 and 259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 629.73 and 259.78 is: 358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 629.73 = 259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/629.73 = 259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 629.73 × 259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 163,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,591.26/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.53

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