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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.43, 625.68 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.43, 625.68 and 254.26 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.43 : 625.68 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.43/625.68 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.43x = 625.68 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.43x = 159,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,085.40/453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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