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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 629.70 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 629.70 and 259.83 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 629.70 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/629.70 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 629.70 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 163,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,613.65/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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