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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.63, 625.13 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.63, 625.13 and 355.13 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.63 : 625.13 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.63/625.13 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.63x = 625.13 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.63x = 222,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,000.64/452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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