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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 626.53 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 626.53 and 257.53 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 626.53 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/626.53 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 626.53 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 161,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,350.27/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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