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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 622.67 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 622.67 and 352.98 is: 486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 622.67 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/622.67 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 622.67 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 219,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,788.29/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.86

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