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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.93, 634.65 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.93, 634.65 and 260.76 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.93 : 634.65 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.93/634.65 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.93x = 634.65 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.93x = 165,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,491.33/459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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