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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 631.06 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 631.06 and 260.78 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 631.06 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/631.06 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 631.06 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 164,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,564.48/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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