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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.90, 631.91 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.90, 631.91 and 261.37 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.90 : 631.91 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.90/631.91 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.90x = 631.91 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.90x = 165,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,162.32/457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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