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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 626.80 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 626.80 and 257.74 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 626.80 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/626.80 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 626.80 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 161,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,550.14/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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