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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 627.48 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 627.48 and 356.08 is: 491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 627.48 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/627.48 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 627.48 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 223,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,433.08/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.62

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