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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.61, 624.82 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.61, 624.82 and 355.19 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.61 : 624.82 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.61/624.82 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.61x = 624.82 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.61x = 221,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,928.04/453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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