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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 623.61 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 623.61 and 327.93 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 623.61 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/623.61 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 623.61 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 204,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,500.43/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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