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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 625.16 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 625.16 and 355.44 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 625.16 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/625.16 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 625.16 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 222,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,206.87/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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