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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 624.78 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 624.78 and 354.07 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 624.78 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/624.78 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 624.78 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 221,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,215.85/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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