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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.63, 630.17 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.63, 630.17 and 260.19 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.63 : 630.17 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.63/630.17 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.63x = 630.17 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.63x = 163,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,963.93/456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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