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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 623.87 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 623.87 and 352.35 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 623.87 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/623.87 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 623.87 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 219,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,820.15/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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