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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.09, 630.76 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.09, 630.76 and 260.62 is: 359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.09 : 630.76 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.09/630.76 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.09x = 630.76 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.09x = 164,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,388.67/457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.64

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