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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 627.17 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 627.17 and 255.34 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 627.17 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/627.17 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 627.17 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 160,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,141.59/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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