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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 626.46 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 626.46 and 257.49 is: 355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 626.46 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/626.46 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 626.46 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 161,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,303.87/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.34

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