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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 626.86 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 626.86 and 257.75 is: 355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 626.86 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/626.86 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 626.86 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 161,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,568.74/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.69

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