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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 623.52 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 623.52 and 358.72 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 623.52 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/623.52 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 623.52 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 223,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,669.09/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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