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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 623.69 and 320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 623.69 and 320.91 is: 442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 623.69 = 320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/623.69 = 320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 623.69 × 320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 200,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,146.75/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.94

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