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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.67, 623.11 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.67, 623.11 and 327.11 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.67 : 623.11 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.67/623.11 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.67x = 623.11 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.67x = 203,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,823.88/451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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