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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 625.98 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 625.98 and 257.14 is: 354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 625.98 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/625.98 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 625.98 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 160,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,961.97/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.84

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