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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 632.01 and 261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 632.01 and 261.55 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 632.01 = 261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/632.01 = 261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 632.01 × 261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 165,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,302.22/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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