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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 626.43 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 626.43 and 257.51 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 626.43 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/626.43 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 626.43 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 161,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,313.56/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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