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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 631.57 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 631.57 and 261.15 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 631.57 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/631.57 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 631.57 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 164,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,933.85/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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