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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 630.11 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 630.11 and 260.12 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 630.11 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/630.11 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 630.11 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 163,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,904.21/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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