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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 630.28 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 630.28 and 260.27 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 630.28 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/630.28 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 630.28 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 164,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,042.98/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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