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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 626.38 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 626.38 and 254.76 is: 351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 626.38 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/626.38 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 626.38 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 159,576.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,576.57/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.53

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