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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 630.89 and 260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 630.89 and 260.71 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 630.89 = 260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/630.89 = 260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 630.89 × 260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 164,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,478.41/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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