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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.38, 631.22 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.38, 631.22 and 260.95 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.38 : 631.22 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.38/631.22 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.38x = 631.22 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.38x = 164,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,716.86/457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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