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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 623.19 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 623.19 and 358.41 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 623.19 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/623.19 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 623.19 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 223,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,357.53/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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