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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 631.98 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 631.98 and 261.45 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 631.98 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/631.98 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 631.98 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 165,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,231.17/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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