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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 623.76 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 623.76 and 320.96 is: 443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 623.76 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/623.76 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 623.76 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 200,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,202.01/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.08

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