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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.35, 626.90 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.35, 626.90 and 257.97 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.35 : 626.90 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.35/626.90 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.35x = 626.90 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.35x = 161,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,720.10/454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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