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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 625.44 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 625.44 and 254.04 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 625.44 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/625.44 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 625.44 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 158,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,886.59/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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