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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 626.86 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 626.86 and 257.78 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 626.86 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/626.86 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 626.86 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 161,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,591.97/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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