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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 622.62 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 622.62 and 320.60 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 622.62 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/622.62 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 622.62 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 199,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,608.86/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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