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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.81, 623.31 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.81, 623.31 and 319.23 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.81 : 623.31 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.81/623.31 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.81x = 623.31 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.81x = 198,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,978.05/451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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