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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 626.29 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 626.29 and 257.32 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 626.29 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/626.29 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 626.29 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 161,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,156.94/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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