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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 623.15 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 623.15 and 352.91 is: 487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 623.15 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/623.15 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 623.15 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 219,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,910.99/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.26

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