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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.88, 630.48 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.88, 630.48 and 257.72 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.88 : 630.48 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.88/630.48 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.88x = 630.48 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.88x = 162,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,482.86/456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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