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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 631.38 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 631.38 and 260.97 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 631.38 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/631.38 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 631.38 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 164,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,771.24/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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