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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 621.71 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 621.71 and 352.59 is: 486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 621.71 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/621.71 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 621.71 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 219,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,212.69/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.05

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