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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 631.89 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 631.89 and 261.45 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 631.89 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/631.89 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 631.89 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 165,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,207.64/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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