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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.54, 625.74 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.54, 625.74 and 254.34 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.54 : 625.74 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.54/625.74 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.54x = 625.74 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.54x = 159,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,153.06/453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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