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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 626.54 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 626.54 and 356.44 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 626.54 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/626.54 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 626.54 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 223,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,323.92/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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