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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 622.62 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 622.62 and 334.62 is: 461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 622.62 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/622.62 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 622.62 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 208,341.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,341.10/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.69

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