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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 626.61 and 257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 626.61 and 257.57 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 626.61 = 257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/626.61 = 257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 626.61 × 257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 161,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,395.94/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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