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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 626.04 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 626.04 and 257.16 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 626.04 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/626.04 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 626.04 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 160,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,992.45/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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