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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 626.88 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 626.88 and 356.56 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 626.88 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/626.88 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 626.88 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 223,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,520.33/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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