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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 627.24 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 627.24 and 356.10 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 627.24 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/627.24 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 627.24 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 223,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,360.16/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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