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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 622.38 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 622.38 and 320.00 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 622.38 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/622.38 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 622.38 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 199,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,163.19/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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