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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 623.41 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 623.41 and 327.92 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 623.41 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/623.41 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 623.41 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 204,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,430.02/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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