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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 631.83 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 631.83 and 261.35 is: 360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 631.83 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/631.83 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 631.83 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 165,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,128.53/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.66

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