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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 626.37 and 257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 626.37 and 257.57 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 626.37 = 257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/626.37 = 257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 626.37 × 257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 161,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,330.99/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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