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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.46, 623.79 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.46, 623.79 and 359.51 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.46 : 623.79 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.46/623.79 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.46x = 623.79 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.46x = 224,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,260.30/452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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