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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 626.80 and 257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 626.80 and 257.71 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 626.80 = 257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/626.80 = 257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 626.80 × 257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 161,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,532.63/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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