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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.43, 629.69 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.43, 629.69 and 259.91 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.43 : 629.69 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.43/629.69 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.43x = 629.69 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.43x = 163,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,659.58/456.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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