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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 675.08 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 675.08 and 334.95 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 675.08 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/675.08 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 675.08 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 226,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,116.37/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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