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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 629.99 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 629.99 and 257.39 is: 355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 629.99 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/629.99 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 629.99 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 162,148.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,148.69/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.17

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