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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 631.32 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 631.32 and 260.98 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 631.32 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/631.32 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 631.32 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 164,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,761.89/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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