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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.40, 631.23 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.40, 631.23 and 260.91 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.40 : 631.23 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.40/631.23 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.40x = 631.23 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.40x = 164,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,689.76/457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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