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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.91, 630.38 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.91, 630.38 and 260.28 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.91 : 630.38 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.91/630.38 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.91x = 630.38 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.91x = 164,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,075.96/456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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