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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 630.78 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 630.78 and 260.64 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 630.78 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/630.78 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 630.78 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 164,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,406.50/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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