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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 623.76 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 623.76 and 353.78 is: 488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 623.76 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/623.76 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 623.76 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 220,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,673.81/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.49

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