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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 626.54 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 626.54 and 247.02 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 626.54 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/626.54 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 626.54 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 154,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,767.91/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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