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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 623.28 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 623.28 and 353.56 is: 488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 623.28 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/623.28 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 623.28 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 220,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,366.88/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.10

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