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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 622.68 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 622.68 and 333.29 is: 459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 622.68 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/622.68 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 622.68 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 207,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,529.90/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.89

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