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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 623.93 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 623.93 and 354.30 is: 488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 623.93 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/623.93 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 623.93 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 221,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,056.63/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.78

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