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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 630.09 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 630.09 and 260.16 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 630.09 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/630.09 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 630.09 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 163,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,924.21/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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