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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.55, 626.04 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.55, 626.04 and 360.46 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.55 : 626.04 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.55/626.04 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.55x = 626.04 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.55x = 225,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,662.38/453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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