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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 622.76 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 622.76 and 327.29 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 622.76 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/622.76 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 622.76 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 203,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,818.37/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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