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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 623.46 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 623.46 and 352.80 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 623.46 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/623.46 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 623.46 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 219,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,956.69/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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