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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 623.22 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 623.22 and 358.61 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 623.22 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/623.22 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 623.22 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 223,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,492.92/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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