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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 630.96 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 630.96 and 260.72 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 630.96 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/630.96 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 630.96 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 164,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,503.89/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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