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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 631.74 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 631.74 and 261.32 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 631.74 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/631.74 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 631.74 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 165,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,086.30/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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