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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 631.50 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 631.50 and 261.17 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 631.50 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/631.50 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 631.50 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 164,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,925.70/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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