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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.18, 630.92 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.18, 630.92 and 257.97 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.18 : 630.92 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.18/630.92 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.18x = 630.92 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.18x = 162,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,757.14/457.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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