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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 623.58 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 623.58 and 319.32 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 623.58 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/623.58 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 623.58 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 199,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,121.57/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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