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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 624.42 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 624.42 and 321.36 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 624.42 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/624.42 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 624.42 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 200,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,663.61/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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