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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 629.82 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 629.82 and 257.28 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 629.82 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/629.82 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 629.82 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 162,040.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,040.09/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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