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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 623.04 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 623.04 and 320.04 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 623.04 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/623.04 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 623.04 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 199,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,397.72/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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