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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 675.12 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 675.12 and 334.98 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 675.12 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/675.12 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 675.12 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 226,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,151.70/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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