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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 622.05 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 622.05 and 333.17 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 622.05 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/622.05 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 622.05 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 207,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,248.40/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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