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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 625.49 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 625.49 and 254.14 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 625.49 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/625.49 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 625.49 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 158,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,960.15/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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