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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 626.56 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 626.56 and 257.54 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 626.56 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/626.56 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 626.56 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 161,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,360.49/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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