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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 626.55 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 626.55 and 355.60 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 626.55 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/626.55 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 626.55 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 222,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,798.05/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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