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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.70, 630.22 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.70, 630.22 and 249.70 is: 344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.70 : 630.22 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.70/630.22 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.70x = 630.22 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.70x = 157,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,365.93/456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.57

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