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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.46, 627.14 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.46, 627.14 and 255.30 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.46 : 627.14 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.46/627.14 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.46x = 627.14 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.46x = 160,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,106.17/454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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