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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 629.86 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 629.86 and 259.93 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 629.86 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/629.86 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 629.86 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 163,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,716.36/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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