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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 626.65 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 626.65 and 354.50 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 626.65 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/626.65 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 626.65 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 222,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,147.43/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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