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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 626.91 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 626.91 and 255.10 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 626.91 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/626.91 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 626.91 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 159,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,924.74/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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