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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 623 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 623 and 327.14 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 623 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/623 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 623 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 203,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,808.22/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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