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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 630.51 and 260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 630.51 and 260.39 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 630.51 = 260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/630.51 = 260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 630.51 × 260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 164,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,181.05/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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