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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 626.03 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 626.03 and 257.20 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 626.03 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/626.03 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 626.03 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 161,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,014.92/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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