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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 630.77 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 630.77 and 260.55 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 630.77 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/630.77 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 630.77 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 164,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,345.82/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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