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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 623.35 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 623.35 and 333.82 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 623.35 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/623.35 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 623.35 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 208,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,081.91/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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