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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 625.92 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 625.92 and 254.49 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 625.92 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/625.92 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 625.92 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 159,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,290.38/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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