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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 626.19 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 626.19 and 257.18 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 626.19 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/626.19 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 626.19 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 161,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,043.54/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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