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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.58, 622.76 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.58, 622.76 and 353.16 is: 487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.58 : 622.76 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.58/622.76 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.58x = 622.76 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.58x = 219,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,932.16/451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.03

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