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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 630.36 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 630.36 and 260.30 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 630.36 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/630.36 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 630.36 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 164,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,079.56/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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