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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 624.66 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 624.66 and 354.56 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 624.66 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/624.66 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 624.66 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 221,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,479.45/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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