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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 631.58 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 631.58 and 261.16 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 631.58 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/631.58 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 631.58 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 164,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,943.43/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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