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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 623.09 and 353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 623.09 and 353.59 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 623.09 = 353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/623.09 = 353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 623.09 × 353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 220,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,318.39/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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