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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 626.46 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 626.46 and 355.98 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 626.46 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/626.46 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 626.46 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 223,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,007.23/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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