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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 630.08 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 630.08 and 260.08 is: 358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 630.08 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/630.08 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 630.08 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 163,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,868.33/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.92

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