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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 630.96 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 630.96 and 260.76 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 630.96 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/630.96 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 630.96 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 164,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,529.13/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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