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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 627.53 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 627.53 and 255.59 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 627.53 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/627.53 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 627.53 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 160,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,386.70/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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