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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 676.82 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 676.82 and 254.22 is: 380.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 676.82 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/676.82 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 676.82 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 172,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,061.18/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.53

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