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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.00, 626.63 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.00, 626.63 and 257.63 is: 355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.00 : 626.63 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.00/626.63 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.00x = 626.63 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.00x = 161,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,434.27/454.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.59

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