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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.63, 631.51 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.63, 631.51 and 261.15 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.63 : 631.51 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.63/631.51 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.63x = 631.51 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.63x = 164,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,918.84/457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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