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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 627.05 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.43, 627.05 and 257.92 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.43 : 627.05 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.43/627.05 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.43x = 627.05 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.43x = 161,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,727.81/454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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