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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.61, 630 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.61, 630 and 260.11 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.61 : 630 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.61/630 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.61x = 630 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.61x = 163,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,869.30/456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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