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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 625.86 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 625.86 and 355.10 is: 490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 625.86 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/625.86 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 625.86 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 222,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,239.76/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.04

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