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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 622.47 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 622.47 and 357.93 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 622.47 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/622.47 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 622.47 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 222,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,800.69/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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