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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 621.68 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 621.68 and 320.44 is: 441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 621.68 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/621.68 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 621.68 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 199,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,211.14/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.08

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