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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 630.06 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 630.06 and 249.56 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 630.06 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/630.06 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 630.06 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 157,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,237.77/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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