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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.95, 632.09 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.95, 632.09 and 261.58 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.95 : 632.09 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.95/632.09 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.95x = 632.09 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.95x = 165,340.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,340.89/457.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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