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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 630.78 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 630.78 and 257.96 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 630.78 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/630.78 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 630.78 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 162,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,716.01/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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