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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 626.11 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 626.11 and 257.25 is: 355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 626.11 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/626.11 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 626.11 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 161,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,066.80/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.06

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