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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 626.34 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 626.34 and 366.44 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 626.34 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/626.34 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 626.34 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 229,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,516.03/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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