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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 626.53 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 626.53 and 355.24 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 626.53 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/626.53 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 626.53 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 222,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,568.52/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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