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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.61, 627.41 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.61, 627.41 and 255.45 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.61 : 627.41 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.61/627.41 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.61x = 627.41 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.61x = 160,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,270.61/454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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