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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 627.48 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 627.48 and 255.52 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 627.48 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/627.48 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 627.48 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 160,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,334.47/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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