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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.83, 631.86 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.83, 631.86 and 261.38 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.83 : 631.86 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.83/631.86 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.83x = 631.86 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.83x = 165,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,155.57/457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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