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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 623.67 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 623.67 and 353.25 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 623.67 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/623.67 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 623.67 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 220,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,311.43/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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