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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 630.08 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 630.08 and 260.12 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 630.08 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/630.08 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 630.08 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 163,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,896.41/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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