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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.79, 630.24 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.79, 630.24 and 260.32 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.79 : 630.24 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.79/630.24 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.79x = 630.24 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.79x = 164,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,064.08/456.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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