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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 625.98 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 625.98 and 355.28 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 625.98 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/625.98 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 625.98 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 222,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,398.17/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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