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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 621.84 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 621.84 and 358.28 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 621.84 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/621.84 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 621.84 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 222,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,792.84/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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