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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 631.63 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 631.63 and 261.24 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 631.63 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/631.63 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 631.63 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 165,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,007.02/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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