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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 625.65 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 625.65 and 335.16 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 625.65 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/625.65 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 625.65 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 209,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,692.85/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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