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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 623.33 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 623.33 and 327.02 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 623.33 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/623.33 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 623.33 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 203,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,845.37/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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