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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 622.92 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 622.92 and 327.42 is: 451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 622.92 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/622.92 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 622.92 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 203,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,956.47/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.76

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