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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 622.18 and 357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 622.18 and 357.67 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 622.18 = 357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/622.18 = 357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 622.18 × 357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 222,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,535.12/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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