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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 627.13 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 627.13 and 257.95 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 627.13 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/627.13 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 627.13 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 161,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,768.18/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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