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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.09, 684.91 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.09, 684.91 and 261.73 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.09 : 684.91 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.09/684.91 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.09x = 684.91 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.09x = 179,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,261.49/457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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