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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.83, 631.92 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.83, 631.92 and 261.41 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.83 : 631.92 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.83/631.92 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.83x = 631.92 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.83x = 165,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,187.05/457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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