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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.21, 631.01 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.21, 631.01 and 260.72 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.21 : 631.01 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.21/631.01 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.21x = 631.01 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.21x = 164,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,515.32/457.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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