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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 622.14 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 622.14 and 333.02 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 622.14 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/622.14 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 622.14 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 207,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,185.06/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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