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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.21, 630.92 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.21, 630.92 and 260.72 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.21 : 630.92 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.21/630.92 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.21x = 630.92 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.21x = 164,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,493.33/457.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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