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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 627.45 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 627.45 and 255.49 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 627.45 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/627.45 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 627.45 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 160,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,304.06/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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