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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 630.19 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 630.19 and 249.66 is: 344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 630.19 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/630.19 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 630.19 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 157,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,332.61/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.53

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