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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 626.38 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 626.38 and 257.44 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 626.38 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/626.38 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 626.38 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 161,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,255.27/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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