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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 622.37 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 622.37 and 353.18 is: 487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 622.37 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/622.37 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 622.37 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 219,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,803.76/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.23

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