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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 626.12 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 626.12 and 257.22 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 626.12 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/626.12 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 626.12 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 161,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,050.59/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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