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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 627.91 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 627.91 and 356.24 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 627.91 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/627.91 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 627.91 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 223,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,686.66/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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