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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 627.59 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 627.59 and 255.62 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 627.59 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/627.59 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 627.59 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 160,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,426.76/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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