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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.21, 622.94 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.21, 622.94 and 358.92 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.21 : 622.94 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.21/622.94 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.21x = 622.94 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.21x = 223,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,583.83/452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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