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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 675.36 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 675.36 and 323.20 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 675.36 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/675.36 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 675.36 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 218,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,276.35/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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