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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 625.86 and 257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 625.86 and 257.03 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 625.86 = 257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/625.86 = 257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 625.86 × 257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 160,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,864.80/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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