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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 627.03 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 627.03 and 257.88 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 627.03 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/627.03 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 627.03 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 161,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,698.50/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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