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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.17, 630.88 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.17, 630.88 and 260.66 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.17 : 630.88 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.17/630.88 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.17x = 630.88 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.17x = 164,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,445.18/457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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