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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 622.02 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 622.02 and 353.26 is: 486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 622.02 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/622.02 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 622.02 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 219,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,734.79/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.44

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