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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 623.37 and 327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 623.37 and 327.81 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 623.37 = 327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/623.37 = 327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 623.37 × 327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 204,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,346.92/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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