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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 626.40 and 354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 626.40 and 354.65 is: 489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 626.40 = 354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/626.40 = 354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 626.40 × 354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 222,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,149.63/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.09

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