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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 629.84 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 629.84 and 259.90 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 629.84 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/629.84 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 629.84 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 163,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,695.42/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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