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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 625.22 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 625.22 and 354.41 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 625.22 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/625.22 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 625.22 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 221,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,579.32/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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