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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 624.78 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 624.78 and 354.24 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 624.78 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/624.78 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 624.78 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 221,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,322.07/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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