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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 626.64 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 626.64 and 257.66 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 626.64 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/626.64 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 626.64 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 161,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,456.55/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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