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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 622.53 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 622.53 and 358.11 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 622.53 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/622.53 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 622.53 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 222,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,934.22/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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