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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 626.45 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 626.45 and 257.49 is: 355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 626.45 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/626.45 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 626.45 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 161,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,304.61/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.30

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