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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 630.05 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 630.05 and 260.13 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 630.05 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/630.05 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 630.05 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 163,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,893.61/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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