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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 625.85 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 625.85 and 355.59 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 625.85 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/625.85 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 625.85 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 222,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,544.22/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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