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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 626.72 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 626.72 and 257.68 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 626.72 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/626.72 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 626.72 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 161,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,490.35/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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