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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 622.40 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 622.40 and 331.73 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 622.40 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/622.40 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 622.40 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 206,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,471.14/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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