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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 626.36 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 626.36 and 257.41 is: 355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 626.36 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/626.36 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 626.36 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 161,231.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,231.33/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.24

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