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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.69, 630.26 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.69, 630.26 and 260.24 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.69 : 630.26 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.69/630.26 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.69x = 630.26 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.69x = 164,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,018.86/456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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