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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 624.96 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 624.96 and 354.20 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 624.96 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/624.96 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 624.96 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 221,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,357.71/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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