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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 629.98 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 629.98 and 259.94 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 629.98 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/629.98 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 629.98 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 163,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,757.00/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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