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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.82, 630.44 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.82, 630.44 and 260.35 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.82 : 630.44 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.82/630.44 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.82x = 630.44 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.82x = 164,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,132.55/456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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