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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 629.96 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 629.96 and 259.98 is: 358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 629.96 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/629.96 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 629.96 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 163,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,775.70/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.77

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