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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 622.60 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 622.60 and 318.96 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 622.60 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/622.60 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 622.60 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 198,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,584.50/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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