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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 625.80 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 625.80 and 254.32 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 625.80 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/625.80 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 625.80 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 159,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,149.06/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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