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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 626.16 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 626.16 and 355.07 is: 490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 626.16 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/626.16 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 626.16 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 222,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,330.63/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.25

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