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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.77, 623.23 and 353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.77, 623.23 and 353.80 is: 488.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.77 : 623.23 = 353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.77/623.23 = 353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.77x = 623.23 × 353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.77x = 220,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,498.77/451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.08

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