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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 625.93 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 625.93 and 257.09 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 625.93 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/625.93 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 625.93 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 160,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,920.34/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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