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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.27, 631.05 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.27, 631.05 and 260.74 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.27 : 631.05 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.27/631.05 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.27x = 631.05 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.27x = 164,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,535.52/457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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