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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.99, 632.06 and 261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.99, 632.06 and 261.49 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.99 : 632.06 = 261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.99/632.06 = 261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.99x = 632.06 × 261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.99x = 165,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,277.37/457.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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