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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 674.07 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 674.07 and 333.51 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 674.07 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/674.07 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 674.07 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 224,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,809.09/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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