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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 626.33 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 626.33 and 257.41 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 626.33 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/626.33 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 626.33 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 161,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,225.03/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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