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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.81, 631.91 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.81, 631.91 and 261.34 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.81 : 631.91 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.81/631.91 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.81x = 631.91 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.81x = 165,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,138.89/457.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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