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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.91, 626.37 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.91, 626.37 and 257.43 is: 355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.91 : 626.37 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.91/626.37 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.91x = 626.37 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.91x = 161,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,246.43/453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.24

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