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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 627.54 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 627.54 and 356.07 is: 491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 627.54 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/627.54 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 627.54 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 223,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,448.17/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.64

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