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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 626.13 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 626.13 and 257.23 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 626.13 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/626.13 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 626.13 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 161,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,055.39/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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