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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.62, 631.46 and 261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.62, 631.46 and 261.11 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.62 : 631.46 = 261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.62/631.46 = 261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.62x = 631.46 × 261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.62x = 164,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,876.06/457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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