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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 627.07 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 627.07 and 257.92 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 627.07 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/627.07 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 627.07 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 161,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,731.68/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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