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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 625.80 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 625.80 and 354.21 is: 488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 625.80 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/625.80 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 625.80 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 221,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,664.62/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.50

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