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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 626.47 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 626.47 and 257.51 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 626.47 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/626.47 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 626.47 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 161,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,323.21/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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