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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.49, 627.36 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.49, 627.36 and 356.27 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.49 : 627.36 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.49/627.36 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.49x = 627.36 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.49x = 223,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,509.55/454.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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