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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 630.32 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 630.32 and 260.28 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 630.32 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/630.32 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 630.32 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 164,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,059.69/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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