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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 631.95 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 631.95 and 261.50 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 631.95 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/631.95 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 631.95 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 165,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,254.93/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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