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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.27, 626.91 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.27, 626.91 and 247.27 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.27 : 626.91 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.27/626.91 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.27x = 626.91 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.27x = 155,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,016.04/454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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