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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.37, 625.86 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.37, 625.86 and 355.95 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.37 : 625.86 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.37/625.86 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.37x = 625.86 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.37x = 222,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,774.87/454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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