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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 626.46 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 626.46 and 254.81 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 626.46 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/626.46 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 626.46 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 159,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,625.14/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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