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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 627.19 and 355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 627.19 and 355.90 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 627.19 = 355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/627.19 = 355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 627.19 × 355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 223,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,216.92/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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