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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.66, 631.59 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.66, 631.59 and 261.17 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.66 : 631.59 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.66/631.59 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.66x = 631.59 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.66x = 164,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,952.36/457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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