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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 627.10 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 627.10 and 247.42 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 627.10 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/627.10 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 627.10 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 155,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,157.08/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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