Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 631.01 and 260.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 457.26, 631.01 and 260.74 is: 359.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457.26 : 631.01 = 260.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457.26/631.01 = 260.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457.26x = 631.01 × 260.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457.26x = 164,529.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,529.55/457.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359.82
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