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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 625.98 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 625.98 and 257.16 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 625.98 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/625.98 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 625.98 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 160,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,977.02/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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