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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.17, 630.88 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.17, 630.88 and 260.67 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.17 : 630.88 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.17/630.88 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.17x = 630.88 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.17x = 164,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,451.49/457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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