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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 626.33 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 626.33 and 361.26 is: 497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 626.33 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/626.33 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 626.33 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 226,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,268.88/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.94

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