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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.42, 631.20 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.42, 631.20 and 260.90 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.42 : 631.20 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.42/631.20 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.42x = 631.20 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.42x = 164,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,680.08/457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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