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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 623.09 and 320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 623.09 and 320.79 is: 442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 623.09 = 320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/623.09 = 320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 623.09 × 320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 199,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,884.18/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.80

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