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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 629.68 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 629.68 and 257.18 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 629.68 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/629.68 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 629.68 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 161,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,941.10/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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