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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.38, 631.17 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.38, 631.17 and 260.89 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.38 : 631.17 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.38/631.17 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.38x = 631.17 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.38x = 164,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,665.34/457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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