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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.34, 633.89 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.34, 633.89 and 260.18 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.34 : 633.89 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.34/633.89 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.34x = 633.89 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.34x = 164,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,921.03/459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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