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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 626.97 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 626.97 and 247.32 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 626.97 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/626.97 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 626.97 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 155,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,062.22/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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