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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 629.89 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 629.89 and 259.96 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 629.89 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/629.89 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 629.89 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 163,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,744.90/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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