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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 626.93 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 626.93 and 255.18 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 626.93 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/626.93 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 626.93 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 159,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,978.72/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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