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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 623.73 and 335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 623.73 and 335.89 is: 462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 623.73 = 335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/623.73 = 335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 623.73 × 335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 209,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,504.67/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.96

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