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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.41, 629.85 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.41, 629.85 and 259.94 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.41 : 629.85 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.41/629.85 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.41x = 629.85 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.41x = 163,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,718.76/456.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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