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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.27, 622.96 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.27, 622.96 and 318.60 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.27 : 622.96 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.27/622.96 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.27x = 622.96 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.27x = 198,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,475.85/451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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