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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 629.74 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 629.74 and 259.92 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 629.74 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/629.74 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 629.74 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 163,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,682.02/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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