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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 626.00 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 626.00 and 257.15 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 626.00 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/626.00 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 626.00 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 160,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,973.41/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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