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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 623.92 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 623.92 and 354.20 is: 488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 623.92 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/623.92 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 623.92 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 220,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,991.79/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.26

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