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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 630.52 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 630.52 and 260.44 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 630.52 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/630.52 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 630.52 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 164,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,210.40/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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