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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 623.19 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 623.19 and 358.26 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 623.19 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/623.19 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 623.19 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 223,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,264.05/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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