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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 626.40 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 626.40 and 354.21 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 626.40 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/626.40 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 626.40 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 221,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,877.05/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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