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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 629.96 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 629.96 and 260.09 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 629.96 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/629.96 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 629.96 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 163,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,844.21/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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