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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.61, 625.99 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.61, 625.99 and 257.13 is: 354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.61 : 625.99 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.61/625.99 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.61x = 625.99 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.61x = 160,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,960.81/453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.84

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