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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 626.05 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 626.05 and 254.50 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 626.05 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/626.05 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 626.05 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 159,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,330.13/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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