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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 630.45 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 630.45 and 260.34 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 630.45 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/630.45 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 630.45 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 164,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,131.35/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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