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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 629.84 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 629.84 and 257.27 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 629.84 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/629.84 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 629.84 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 162,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,034.50/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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