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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 622.24 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 622.24 and 358.41 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 622.24 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/622.24 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 622.24 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 223,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,017.04/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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