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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 626.22 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 626.22 and 254.67 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 626.22 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/626.22 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 626.22 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 159,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,479.45/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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