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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 626.32 and 257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 626.32 and 257.37 is: 355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 626.32 = 257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/626.32 = 257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 626.32 × 257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 161,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,195.98/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.17

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