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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 677.41 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 677.41 and 257.00 is: 385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 677.41 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/677.41 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 677.41 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 174,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,090.34/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.79

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