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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 626.74 and 257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 626.74 and 257.65 is: 355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 626.74 = 257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/626.74 = 257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 626.74 × 257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 161,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,477.35/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.62

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