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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.61, 626.07 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.61, 626.07 and 257.12 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.61 : 626.07 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.61/626.07 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.61x = 626.07 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.61x = 160,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,976.68/453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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