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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.27, 631.05 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.27, 631.05 and 260.78 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.27 : 631.05 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.27/631.05 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.27x = 631.05 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.27x = 164,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,565.22/457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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