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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 626.46 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 626.46 and 359.92 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 626.46 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/626.46 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 626.46 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 225,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,475.48/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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