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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 626.45 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 626.45 and 257.55 is: 355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 626.45 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/626.45 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 626.45 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 161,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,340.91/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.34

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