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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 629.74 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 629.74 and 260.00 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 629.74 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/629.74 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 629.74 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 163,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,731.94/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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