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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.30, 627.07 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.30, 627.07 and 257.94 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.30 : 627.07 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.30/627.07 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.30x = 627.07 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.30x = 161,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,746.44/454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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