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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 622.50 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 622.50 and 433.24 is: 597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 622.50 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/622.50 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 622.50 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 269,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,691.90/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.99

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