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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 629.96 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 629.96 and 257.36 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 629.96 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/629.96 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 629.96 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 162,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,126.51/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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