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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 626.22 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 626.22 and 254.59 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 626.22 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/626.22 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 626.22 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 159,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,427.78/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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