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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 626.14 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 626.14 and 254.58 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 626.14 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/626.14 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 626.14 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 159,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,402.72/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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