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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 631.11 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 631.11 and 260.87 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 631.11 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/631.11 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 631.11 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 164,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,634.51/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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