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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 626.03 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 626.03 and 254.51 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 626.03 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/626.03 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 626.03 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 159,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,329.79/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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