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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 625.63 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 625.63 and 254.19 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 625.63 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/625.63 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 625.63 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 159,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,028.89/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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