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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 630.01 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 630.01 and 260.04 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 630.01 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/630.01 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 630.01 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 163,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,827.15/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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