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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 627.21 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 627.21 and 247.50 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 627.21 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/627.21 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 627.21 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 155,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,234.48/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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