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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.09, 626.58 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.09, 626.58 and 257.56 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.09 : 626.58 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.09/626.58 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.09x = 626.58 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.09x = 161,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,381.94/454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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