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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 623.43 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 623.43 and 327.28 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 623.43 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/623.43 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 623.43 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 204,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,036.17/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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