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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 630.18 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 630.18 and 260.18 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 630.18 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/630.18 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 630.18 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 163,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,957.08/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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