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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 625.96 and 257.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 625.96 and 257.17 is: 354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 625.96 = 257.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/625.96 = 257.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 625.96 × 257.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 160,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,978.13/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.89

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