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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 623.97 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 623.97 and 359.66 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 623.97 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/623.97 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 623.97 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 224,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,418.61/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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