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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 630.21 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 630.21 and 249.67 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 630.21 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/630.21 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 630.21 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 157,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,344.53/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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