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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.29, 631.10 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.29, 631.10 and 260.79 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.29 : 631.10 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.29/631.10 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.29x = 631.10 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.29x = 164,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,584.57/457.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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