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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 627.24 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 627.24 and 257.97 is: 356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 627.24 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/627.24 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 627.24 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 161,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,809.10/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.02

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