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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 622.66 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 622.66 and 320.52 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 622.66 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/622.66 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 622.66 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 199,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,574.98/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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