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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 623.63 and 353.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 623.63 and 353.21 is: 487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 623.63 = 353.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/623.63 = 353.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 623.63 × 353.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 220,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,270.12/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.73

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