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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 629.74 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 629.74 and 249.36 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 629.74 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/629.74 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 629.74 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 157,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,031.97/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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