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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 623.45 and 353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 623.45 and 353.66 is: 487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 623.45 = 353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/623.45 = 353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 623.45 × 353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 220,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,487.56/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.72

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