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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.06, 630.69 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.06, 630.69 and 257.88 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.06 : 630.69 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.06/630.69 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.06x = 630.69 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.06x = 162,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,638.41/457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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