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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 627.09 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 627.09 and 247.41 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 627.09 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/627.09 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 627.09 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 155,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,148.34/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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