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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 633.91 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 633.91 and 260.19 is: 359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 633.91 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/633.91 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 633.91 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 164,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,937.04/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.06

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