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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.43, 629.87 and 259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.43, 629.87 and 259.97 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.43 : 629.87 = 259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.43/629.87 = 259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.43x = 629.87 × 259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.43x = 163,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,746.00/456.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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