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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.91, 630.54 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.91, 630.54 and 260.44 is: 359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.91 : 630.54 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.91/630.54 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.91x = 630.54 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.91x = 164,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,213.38/456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.40

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