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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.75, 631.68 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.75, 631.68 and 261.23 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.75 : 631.68 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.75/631.68 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.75x = 631.68 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.75x = 165,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,013.77/457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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