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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.09, 626.61 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.09, 626.61 and 257.62 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.09 : 626.61 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.09/626.61 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.09x = 626.61 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.09x = 161,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,427.27/454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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