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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 625.26 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 625.26 and 355.12 is: 489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 625.26 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/625.26 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 625.26 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 222,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,042.33/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.73

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