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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 622.59 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 622.59 and 331.85 is: 457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 622.59 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/622.59 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 622.59 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 206,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,606.49/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.58

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