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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 622.62 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 622.62 and 320.10 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 622.62 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/622.62 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 622.62 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 199,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,300.66/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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