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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 623.46 and 327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 623.46 and 327.43 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 623.46 = 327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/623.46 = 327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 623.46 × 327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 204,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,139.51/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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