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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.45, 622.29 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.45, 622.29 and 358.03 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.45 : 622.29 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.45/622.29 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.45x = 622.29 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.45x = 222,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,798.49/451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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