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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.31, 629.70 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.31, 629.70 and 249.31 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.31 : 629.70 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.31/629.70 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.31x = 629.70 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.31x = 156,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,990.51/456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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