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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 631.03 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 631.03 and 260.80 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 631.03 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/631.03 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 631.03 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 164,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,572.62/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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