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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 630.02 and 260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 630.02 and 260.05 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 630.02 = 260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/630.02 = 260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 630.02 × 260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 163,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,836.70/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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