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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 623.22 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 623.22 and 353.40 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 623.22 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/623.22 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 623.22 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 220,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,245.95/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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