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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 626.42 and 257.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 626.42 and 257.42 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 626.42 = 257.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/626.42 = 257.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 626.42 × 257.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 161,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,251.75/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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