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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 623.13 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 623.13 and 327.14 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 623.13 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/623.13 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 623.13 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 203,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,850.75/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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