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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.73, 630.26 and 260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.73, 630.26 and 260.21 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.73 : 630.26 = 260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.73/630.26 = 260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.73x = 630.26 × 260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.73x = 163,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,995.50/456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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