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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.32, 633.87 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.32, 633.87 and 260.11 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.32 : 633.87 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.32/633.87 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.32x = 633.87 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.32x = 164,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,875.93/459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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