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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.42, 623.32 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.42, 623.32 and 353 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.42 : 623.32 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.42/623.32 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.42x = 623.32 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.42x = 220,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,031.96/451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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