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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 625.95 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 625.95 and 355.32 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 625.95 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/625.95 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 625.95 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 222,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,412.55/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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