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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 626.54 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 626.54 and 254.85 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 626.54 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/626.54 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 626.54 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 159,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,670.10/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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