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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 627.60 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 627.60 and 247.80 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 627.60 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/627.60 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 627.60 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 155,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,519.28/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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