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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.57, 624.32 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.57, 624.32 and 352.81 is: 486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.57 : 624.32 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.57/624.32 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.57x = 624.32 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.57x = 220,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,265.15/452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.70

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