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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 625.98 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 625.98 and 355.76 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 625.98 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/625.98 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 625.98 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 222,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,699.20/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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