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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 627.30 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 627.30 and 255.44 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 627.30 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/627.30 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 627.30 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 160,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,237.51/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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