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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 624.17 and 353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 624.17 and 353.66 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 624.17 = 353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/624.17 = 353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 624.17 × 353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 220,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,741.73/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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