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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.79, 626.18 and 257.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.79, 626.18 and 257.30 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.79 : 626.18 = 257.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.79/626.18 = 257.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.79x = 626.18 × 257.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.79x = 161,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,116.11/453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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