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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 622.38 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 622.38 and 333.08 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 622.38 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/622.38 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 622.38 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 207,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,299.22/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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