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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 627.25 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 627.25 and 247.53 is: 341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 627.25 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/627.25 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 627.25 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 155,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,263.19/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.59

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