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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.85, 630.42 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.85, 630.42 and 260.38 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.85 : 630.42 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.85/630.42 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.85x = 630.42 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.85x = 164,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,145.61/456.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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