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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 626.78 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 626.78 and 255.05 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 626.78 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/626.78 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 626.78 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 159,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,862.44/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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