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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.25, 631.02 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.25, 631.02 and 260.77 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.25 : 631.02 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.25/631.02 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.25x = 631.02 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.25x = 164,549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,549.51/457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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