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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 632 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 632 and 261.48 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 632 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/632 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 632 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 165,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,255.36/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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