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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 629.82 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 629.82 and 249.39 is: 344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 629.82 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/629.82 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 629.82 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 157,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,070.81/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.16

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