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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 626.18 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 626.18 and 254.63 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 626.18 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/626.18 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 626.18 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 159,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,444.21/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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