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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.61, 625.94 and 257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.61, 625.94 and 257.11 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.61 : 625.94 = 257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.61/625.94 = 257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.61x = 625.94 × 257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.61x = 160,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,933.55/453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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