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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 622.35 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 622.35 and 334.89 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 622.35 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/622.35 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 622.35 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 208,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,418.79/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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