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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.30, 626.97 and 257.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.30, 626.97 and 257.87 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.30 : 626.97 = 257.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.30/626.97 = 257.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.30x = 626.97 × 257.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.30x = 161,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,676.75/454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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