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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 629.97 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 629.97 and 259.98 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 629.97 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/629.97 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 629.97 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 163,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,779.60/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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