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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 623.07 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 623.07 and 352.74 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 623.07 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/623.07 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 623.07 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 219,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,781.71/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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