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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.95, 630.57 and 260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.95, 630.57 and 260.45 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.95 : 630.57 = 260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.95/630.57 = 260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.95x = 630.57 × 260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.95x = 164,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,231.96/456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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