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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.75, 627.52 and 255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.75, 627.52 and 255.55 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.75 : 627.52 = 255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.75/627.52 = 255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.75x = 627.52 × 255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.75x = 160,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,360.53/454.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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