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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 629.15 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 629.15 and 254.00 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 629.15 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/629.15 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 629.15 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 159,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,804.40/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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