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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.94, 630.45 and 260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.94, 630.45 and 260.41 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 630.45 = 260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/630.45 = 260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 630.45 × 260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 164,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,175.48/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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