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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.34, 629.66 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.34, 629.66 and 257.12 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.34 : 629.66 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.34/629.66 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.34x = 629.66 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.34x = 161,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,898.18/456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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