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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 624.47 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 624.47 and 354.94 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 624.47 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/624.47 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 624.47 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 221,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,649.38/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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