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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 630.56 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 630.56 and 257.76 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 630.56 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/630.56 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 630.56 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 162,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,533.15/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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