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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.46, 627.02 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.46, 627.02 and 257.94 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.46 : 627.02 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.46/627.02 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.46x = 627.02 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.46x = 161,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,732.25/454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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