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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 629.93 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 629.93 and 257.34 is: 355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 629.93 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/629.93 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 629.93 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 162,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,103.04/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.17

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