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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.89, 630.52 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.89, 630.52 and 260.42 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.89 : 630.52 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.89/630.52 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.89x = 630.52 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.89x = 164,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,196.21/456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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