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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 630.90 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 630.90 and 260.70 is: 359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 630.90 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/630.90 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 630.90 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 164,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,475.63/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.73

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