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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.47, 627.17 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.47, 627.17 and 247.47 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.47 : 627.17 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.47/627.17 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.47x = 627.17 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.47x = 155,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,205.76/454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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