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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 624.33 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 624.33 and 358.38 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 624.33 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/624.33 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 624.33 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 223,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,747.39/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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