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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 631.32 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 631.32 and 261.03 is: 360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 631.32 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/631.32 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 631.32 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 164,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,793.46/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.23

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