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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 627 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 627 and 257.84 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 627 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/627 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 627 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 161,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,665.68/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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