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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 631.46 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 631.46 and 261.13 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 631.46 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/631.46 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 631.46 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 164,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,893.15/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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