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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 629.96 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 629.96 and 260.03 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 629.96 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/629.96 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 629.96 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 163,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,804.05/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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