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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.21, 623.75 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.21, 623.75 and 358.80 is: 494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.21 : 623.75 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.21/623.75 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.21x = 623.75 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.21x = 223,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,804.65/452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.92

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