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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 629.72 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 629.72 and 259.79 is: 358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 629.72 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/629.72 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 629.72 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 163,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,590.51/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.53

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