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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 622.49 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 622.49 and 333.32 is: 459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 622.49 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/622.49 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 622.49 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 207,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,483.59/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.88

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