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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 631.16 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 631.16 and 260.86 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 631.16 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/631.16 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 631.16 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 164,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,641.24/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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