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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 626.28 and 257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 626.28 and 257.35 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 626.28 = 257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/626.28 = 257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 626.28 × 257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 161,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,173.16/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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