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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 626.81 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 626.81 and 257.76 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 626.81 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/626.81 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 626.81 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 161,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,565.26/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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