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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 625.58 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 625.58 and 254.17 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 625.58 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/625.58 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 625.58 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 159,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,000.83/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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