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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 623.22 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 623.22 and 353.28 is: 487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 623.22 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/623.22 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 623.22 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 220,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,171.16/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.67

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