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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 625.44 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 625.44 and 355.27 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 625.44 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/625.44 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 625.44 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 222,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,200.07/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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