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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 622.80 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 622.80 and 320.33 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 622.80 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/622.80 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 622.80 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 199,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,498.41/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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