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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 622.77 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 622.77 and 326.81 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 622.77 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/622.77 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 622.77 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 203,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,524.35/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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