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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.17, 626.06 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.17, 626.06 and 355.76 is: 490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.17 : 626.06 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.17/626.06 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.17x = 626.06 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.17x = 222,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,727.21/454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.40

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