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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.50 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.50 and 355.26 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.50 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.50 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.50 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 222,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,215.13/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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