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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 625.01 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 625.01 and 354.21 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 625.01 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/625.01 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 625.01 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 221,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,384.79/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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