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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 626.42 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 626.42 and 257.48 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 626.42 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/626.42 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 626.42 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 161,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,290.62/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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