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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 623.40 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 623.40 and 353.07 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 623.40 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/623.40 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 623.40 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 220,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,103.84/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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