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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 624.69 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 624.69 and 320.23 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 624.69 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/624.69 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 624.69 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 200,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,044.48/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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