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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 624.21 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 624.21 and 334.13 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 624.21 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/624.21 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 624.21 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 208,562.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,562.91/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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