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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 631.60 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 631.60 and 261.19 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 631.60 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/631.60 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 631.60 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 164,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,967.74/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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