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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.94, 630.58 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.94, 630.58 and 249.94 is: 344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 630.58 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/630.58 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 630.58 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 157,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,605.92/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.92

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