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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 626.73 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 626.73 and 254.99 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 626.73 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/626.73 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 626.73 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 159,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,812.09/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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