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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.38, 624.45 and 353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.38, 624.45 and 353.74 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.38 : 624.45 = 353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.38/624.45 = 353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.38x = 624.45 × 353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.38x = 220,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,892.94/452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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