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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.13, 626.76 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.13, 626.76 and 257.66 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.13 : 626.76 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.13/626.76 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.13x = 626.76 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.13x = 161,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,490.98/454.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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