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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 624.26 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 624.26 and 359.36 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 624.26 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/624.26 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 624.26 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 224,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,332.28/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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