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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 632.03 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 632.03 and 261.44 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 632.03 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/632.03 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 632.03 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 165,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,237.92/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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