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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 622.13 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 622.13 and 320.22 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 622.13 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/622.13 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 622.13 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 199,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,218.67/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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